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Friday Night Lights

2006 • US Imports
4.6
64 reviews
12
Rating
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Season 2 episodes (15)

1 Last Days Of Summer
10/5/07
With summer coming to an end, the defending state champion Dillon Panthers look to continue its success despite a lot of changes taking place. Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) begins his career as head coach at TMU and immediately discovers the hardship of being separated from his family as Tami Taylor (Connie Britton) heads into labor with their second child. Meanwhile, Tyra Collette (Adrianne Palicki) is revisited from someone in her past that will alter her life forever. Best friends Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) and Landry Clarke (Jesse Plemons) battle with new lifestyles that neither of them seem ready for. Also starring Taylor Kitsch, Aimee Teegarden, Minka Kelly, Scott Porter, and Gaius Charles.
2 Bad Ideas
10/12/07
It is the first day of school at Dillon High and with new beginnings comes a lot of changes. Tami's (Connie Britton) new life as a mother of a newborn and a teenager proves to be very tough, especially with the separation from Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler), who continues his coaching job at TMU. Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) is slowly watching his 'perfect' life slip away, while best friend Landry (Jesse Plemons) tries to embrace his newer, better lifestyle despite a recent event that really changed his life. However, the new school year proves to not be bad for all as Brian 'Smash' Williams (Gaius Charles) is constantly being praised by coaches, scouts, and fans.
3 Are You Ready For Friday Night?
10/19/07
It's the first Friday night for the Dillon Panther football team and things do not go as expected. Brian "Smash" Williams (Gaius Charles) and Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) continue to have problems on and off the field that get the best of them. Coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) returns to see his old players and old team in shambles. Meanwhile, Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) faces a scary situation that results in him reaching out to the last place on earth he would ever expect. Jason Street (Scott Porter) investigates alternative options for his paraplegic lifestyle. Aimee Teegarden, Minka Kelly, Adrianne Palicki, Jesse Plemons, and Connie Britton also star.
4 Backfire
10/26/07
Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) and Jason Street (Scott Porter) head to Mexico as Street hopes to explore experimental surgery. Riggins, who is concerned about Street, turns to Lyla Garrity (Minka Kelly) who is busy trying to help a new comer to Dillon. Meanwhile, Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) makes a huge career move that will change his life. A big development in a police search causes tension between Tyra (Adrianne Palicki) and Landry (Jesse Plemons) as Landry starts to consider confessing what he did to the authorities.
5 Let's Get It On
11/2/07
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) returns to Dillon, Texas as a head coach but it will not be an easy homecoming. He has to deal with a divided team, led by the conflict between quarterback, Matt Saracen, (Zach Gilford) and star running back, Smash Williams (Gaius Charles). Meanwhile, Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) turns to Lyla (Minka Kelly) for help in changing Jason Street's (Scott Porter) mind about experimental surgery. Also, Landry (Jesse Plemons) finds out that the only thing he does actually control in his life is football.
6 How Did I Get Here?
11/9/07
Key evidence implicates Landry (Jesse Plemons) in the murder investigation prompting him to come clean with his father. Tami's (Connie Britton) more free-spirited sister, Shelley (Jessalyn Gilsig), comes to help Tami out with the baby, but only manages to make waves in the Taylor household. Meanwhile, Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) is kicked off the team and must prove to Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) that he truly wants to be a Panther.
7 Pantherama!
11/16/07
Brian 'Smash' Williams's (Gaius Charles) day has arrived-the star running back is the main attraction on the first official day that recruiters can talk to top high school players. Although Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) is enjoying his new cheerleader girlfriend, he is finding himself increasingly attracted to his grandma's live-in nurse. Meanwhile, Julie (Aimee Teegarden), jealous of that Saracen has moved on, confides in a new teacher. Tami (Connie Britton) brings together Lyla (Minka Kelly) and Tyra (Adrianne Palicki) to put on the annual 'Pantherama' event.
8 Seeing Other People
11/30/07
Brian 'Smash' Williams (Gaius Charles) goes on his first recruiting trip to a prospective college but events take place that cast doubt on his future there. Saracen (Zachary Gilford) asks his cheerleader girlfriend for an open relationship. Meanwhile, emotions escalate in the Taylor family as Tami (Connie Britton) is upset with a young teacher that she feels is getting too close to Julie (Aimee Teegarden), while Eric (Kyle Chandler) explodes on Tami about her relationship with a different associate of theirs at the school. Tyra (Adrianne Palicki) is asked by her former attacker's brother to meet in person and make amends, but she asks Landry (Jesse Plemons) to go in her place.
9 The Confession
12/7/07
This is my confession -- Landry (Jesse Plemons) confesses to the murder of Tyra's (Adrianne Palicki) assaulter but continues to struggle with his conscience. Elsewhere, Jason Street (Scott Porter) contemplates his new future, as Herc (guest star Kevin Rankin) sets him up with an online dating service. Meanwhile, as the Taylors prepare for baby Gracie's christening, tension continues to grow between Tami (Connie Britton) and Julie (Aimee Teegarden). Kyle Chandler, Gaius Charles, Minka Kelly, Zach Gilford and Taylor Kitsch also star.
10 There Goes The Neighborhood
1/4/08
A tornado hits the Dillon county area damaging Laribee high school, a rival high school. Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) reluctantly welcomes Laribee, who will now share Dillon's weight room, football field and lockers. Meanwhile, Julie (Aimee Teegarden) and Tami Taylor (Connie Britton) are still adjusting to Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) living in their house during a tough transition period. Lyla (Minka Kelly) struggles with the fact that her mom is going to get remarried. Elsewhere, tension builds between Landry (Jesse Plemons) and Tyra (Adrianne Palicki) as they try to further their relationship as a couple with the murder incident now behind them. Gaius Charles, Scott Porter and Zach Gilford also star.
11 Jumping The Gun
1/11/08
Brian "Smash" Williams (Gaius Charles) is facing a lot of pressure as many major colleges are looking for a verbal commitment to their program and he has his heart set on one. Elsewhere, tension is still high between Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) and Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch), with regard to Julie (Aimee Teegarden), and Tim does not know where to turn. Meanwhile, Coach Taylor is feeling the stress as he prepares the Panthers to take on Laribee High School in the biggest game of the season. Back at home, Tami Taylor (Connie Britton) and her sister continue to see things differently, which eventually leads to the Taylor's asking her to leave. Zach Gilford, Minka Kelly, Adrianne Palicki, Scott Porter and Jesse Plemons also star.
12 Who Do You Think You Are?
1/18/08
Trusting the Unknown -- Tami Taylor (Connie Britton) and Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) look into day care for Gracie, but find themselves having a tough time letting go.
13 Humble Pie
1/25/08
Panther problems -- Brian "Smash" Williams' (Gaius Charles) confrontation at the movie theater has turned from bad into worse as charges are being pressed against him. Smash must now decide whether he must swallow his pride and apologize or stand up for what he believes is right. Elsewhere, Jason Street (Scott Porter) finds a new career. Tami Taylor (Connie Britton) is hired by Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) as the girl's volleyball coach and turns to Tyra (Adrianne Palicki) for help. Meanwhile, Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) faces tough times as he tries to express what he is feeling to Lyla (Minka Kelly). Aimee Teegarden, Zach Gilford and Jesse Plemons also star.
14 Leave No One Behind
2/1/08
Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) reaches a tough point in his life where nothing seems to really matter to him anymore. Meanwhile, Tami Taylor's (Connie Britton) relationship continues to grow with Tyra (Adrianne Palicki) and Julie (Aimee Teegarden) becomes very jealous. Landry (Jesse Plemons) may have a new potential love interest that could shake up his relationship with Tyra. Elsewhere, Brian "Smash" Williams (Gaius Charles) begins his three game suspension and turns to Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) for advice. Taylor Kitsch, Minka Kelly and Scott Porter also star.
15 May The Best Man Win
2/8/08
Brian "Smash" Williams (Gaius Charles) is determined to get a football scholarship to college despite the recent events that have transpired. However, Brian is very shocked when the most unlikely place offers him what may be the opportunity of his life. Tami Taylor (Connie Britton) runs into her ex-boyfriend from high school, a big real estate mogul, and he decides to stay in Dillon for a few days. A few days proves to be too long as Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) begins to feel a bit jealous. Elsewhere, Jason Street (Scott Porter) hears the biggest news of his life since his accident and must decide if he is willing to change his life completely. Meanwhile, Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) continues his pursuit of Lyla (Minka Kelly) by getting his own radio show at the Christian radio station. Lyla seems to be enjoying her current relationship with her Christian boyfriend as she goes with him to meet his family. Jesse Plemons, Adrianne Palicki, Aimee Teegarden and Zach Gilford also star.

About this show

Expanding on the themes of the hit feature film, this compelling and critically praised drama from executive producers Brian Grazer and Peter Berg takes place in Dillon, Texas, a community obsessed with the status of its high school football team. The head coach, Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) constantly feels the pressure of the town's expectations as he leads this troubled and conflicted team throughout the season. While offering unique insight into an outsized, bigger-than-life Texas culture, "Friday Night Lights" really tells a story universal for all audiences-that there is more to life than victory, and that there is more to being a man than being a winner.
The fresh cast also includes: Scott Porter as the Panther's injured former star quarterback, Jason Street; Gaius Charles as feared running back Brian "Smash" Williams; Taylor Kitsch as running back Tim Riggins; Connie Britton as Taylor's supportive wife and new high school guidance counselor, Tami; Zach Gilford as the new team captain and starting quarterback, Matt Saracen, and Minka Kelly as Lyla Garrity, Panther cheerleader and Street's girlfriend. Also starring are: Aimee Teegarden as Coach Taylor's daughter, Julie; Adrianne Palicki as Tyra Collette, and Jesse Plemons as Landry Clarke.

Ratings and reviews

4.6
64 reviews
Paul Gosling
May 12, 2015
Great show mixing football with the life of a town in Texas
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Cammy Mack
July 28, 2021
Great show! Clear eyes Full hearts Can't lose!
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Gary Talbot
January 22, 2016
Love it
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